A timely intervention by fire service personnel prevented a potential catastrophe over the weekend in Ibadan, Oyo State, after a fierce fire engulfed a residential building in the bustling Sango area.
Swift Response Contains Blaze
The emergency began on Saturday, 27 December 2025, at a two-storey building located at No. 51, Alemuloke Street. Authorities at the Oyo State Fire Services Agency (OYSFA) headquarters received a distress call at exactly 6:27 pm, alerting them to the unfolding danger. A team of firefighters, led by Chief Fire Superintendent (CFS) Adedeji (Mrs), was immediately mobilised and raced to the scene.
Upon arrival, the officers were met with a tense situation. Thick, dark smoke billowed into the sky, drawing a crowd of anxious residents and passersby. They discovered that six out of the twelve rooms on the upper floor of the building were already heavily consumed by flames.
Coordinated Effort Saves Property
Through a joint operation involving officers from the Oyo State Fire Services Agency and the Federal Fire Service, Ibadan Command, the responders acted decisively. Their coordinated efforts successfully prevented the raging inferno from spreading to the six remaining rooms, the ground floor, and nearby structures in the densely populated neighbourhood.
Eyewitnesses expressed profound relief that the situation was brought under control before it could escalate into a more devastating event. No casualties were recorded in the incident, a outcome officials credited to the prompt action of the firefighters and the cooperation of people at the scene. The fire appliance returned to the station safely by about 8:32 pm.
Officials Commend Crew, Issue Safety Advice
Reacting to the incident, the Special Adviser on Fire Reform and Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Services Agency, Hon. Dr Moroof Adebayo Akinwande, praised the officers for their professional and swift response. He emphasised that their work stopped the fire from causing far greater destruction.
Dr Akinwande used the opportunity to issue vital safety reminders to the public. He urged citizens to always give right of way to emergency vehicles, particularly fire trucks, to ensure they can access scenes quickly. Furthermore, he stressed the importance of having fire extinguishers in homes, noting that early intervention is key to stopping small fires before they grow out of control.
